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Westbury Warriors #4
Blaze
This enemies to lovers romance is impossible to put down! Full of fiery friction. Funny oil-and-water banter. And enough steamy tension that you’ll feel the fire! Blaze is a book boyfriend you won’t soon forget.
I have a new job. My official title, Public Relations Manager for the Westbury Warriors hockey team, is a mouthful. It’s also a complete lie.
I’m a babysitter for the baddest boy on the Westbury Warriors hockey team: Blaze.
All of the hockey elites have reputations, but there’s only one guy that breaks all the rules. And (thankfully) the only guy who made that bizarre grainy-green night vision video. The one with him and some random girl. She's wearing nothing but the smile on her face and he's wearing nothing but the university’s mascot head.
It went viral.
Now my job is to keep Blaze from being a public relations nightmare. The fact that he hates me means I’m doing it well. Blaze is the guy who cares the least but causes the most amount of stress headaches. He’s covered in tattoos and attitude. If he wasn’t one of the best players on the team, they would’ve kicked him out long ago.
His name is stupidly perfect for him too. He’s fast. He’s hot. And he’s fire in bed. I’m not supposed to know that last part.
But I do.
Clearly, he doesn’t remember the night we shared back when he was a freshman. And that’s the way it’s gonna stay.
I have to stay professional. Even if I crave his heat, I can’t get drawn to his flame, because if I do I know full well what will happen. I’ll get burned.
I have a new job. My official title, Public Relations Manager for the Westbury Warriors hockey team, is a mouthful. It’s also a complete lie.
I’m a babysitter for the baddest boy on the Westbury Warriors hockey team: Blaze.
All of the hockey elites have reputations, but there’s only one guy that breaks all the rules. And (thankfully) the only guy who made that bizarre grainy-green night vision video. The one with him and some random girl. She's wearing nothing but the smile on her face and he's wearing nothing but the university’s mascot head.
It went viral.
Now my job is to keep Blaze from being a public relations nightmare. The fact that he hates me means I’m doing it well. Blaze is the guy who cares the least but causes the most amount of stress headaches. He’s covered in tattoos and attitude. If he wasn’t one of the best players on the team, they would’ve kicked him out long ago.
His name is stupidly perfect for him too. He’s fast. He’s hot. And he’s fire in bed. I’m not supposed to know that last part.
But I do.
Clearly, he doesn’t remember the night we shared back when he was a freshman. And that’s the way it’s gonna stay.
I have to stay professional. Even if I crave his heat, I can’t get drawn to his flame, because if I do I know full well what will happen. I’ll get burned.
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Published February 24, 2021
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March 2, 2021
Blaze is a bad boy all the way. He loves hockey sex drinking and drugs. Now there's prissy a good girl who is hired to watch other Blaze. A babysitter to him. He's been messing up . prissy has to save him. But Blaze is very sexy and hot. Prissy is in for a treat
March 3, 2021
A wonderful trip back to visit the boys of the Westbury Warriors college team and this time it is Blaze’s story. A steamy enemies to lovers/sports romance that will pull you in from page one. Loved Blaze and Priscilla. Their relationship was rocky thanks to her stopping everything that he does since it is never a good idea. His problems with keeping out of trouble have put so many restrictions on the rest of the team and they were not happy with him. The banter between Blaze and Priscilla was so much fun to watch. They have a history that he doesn’t remember and that doesn’t help with how she feels about him. Watching them work through their problems and helping him stay clean was so much fun. Their romance was well written and a joy to read. Highly recommend this story and the whole series. You won’t be disappointed in picking this up.
February 24, 2021
I absolutely loved reading “Blaze.” I’ve read all the books in this series, and I finally got to read what made Blaze tick. When you read his story it’ll choke you up. I’m glad Priscilla “Prissy” was hired to babysit Blaze. Little does Blaze know, but he’s met his match. Their story goes from ball busting to a great romance. Mr. Cleveland took his time with Blaze’s book and it shows. It’s well written with a splash of humor and seriousness, and a whole lot of hot sexy scenes. This is a must read book.
February 25, 2021
I wanted to like this, but I simply did not. At this point, I continue to read these books because I somehow found myself invested in the world of Warrier Hockey and I want to know how it ends. This is the fourth installment of the series and it follows Blaze and Prissy. Prissy (which is literally the worst name to read over and over and over) is hired to babysit Blaze after he becomes a PR nightmare for his college hockey team.
It's marketed as enemies-to-lovers, but I'm pretty sure the love interests get together by like 10%. They go 0-100 REAL FAST. Not to mention the fact that the main characters had hooked up previously and HE JUST FORGOT?! (not a spoiler, back of the book stuff). Outside of my issues with the romantic leads, I found myself confused AF by the amount of characters in this book! Having read all the previous stories, I was able to recognize the names, but had a hard time putting them together with their girlfriends. Not to mention that they're all referred to as their nicknames (Griz, Gucci, Player, Rookie, and Canuck) as well as their given names!
Truly, my favorite part about this book was that I was able to read it in 3 hours.
It's marketed as enemies-to-lovers, but I'm pretty sure the love interests get together by like 10%. They go 0-100 REAL FAST. Not to mention the fact that the main characters had hooked up previously and HE JUST FORGOT?! (not a spoiler, back of the book stuff). Outside of my issues with the romantic leads, I found myself confused AF by the amount of characters in this book! Having read all the previous stories, I was able to recognize the names, but had a hard time putting them together with their girlfriends. Not to mention that they're all referred to as their nicknames (Griz, Gucci, Player, Rookie, and Canuck) as well as their given names!
Truly, my favorite part about this book was that I was able to read it in 3 hours.
February 26, 2021
I read this book as part of an ARC program for my honest review.
I wanted to love this book, but I am going to have to settle to just really like this book.
The reason I really liked this book is because the author did a great job of describing the characters. We met Blaze a few books back and got a taste here and there of what a mess up he can be. It was after his porn video went viral that Prissy came to be his ‘babysitter’. That is where ‘Blaze’s’ story starts. Both Blaze and Prissy have a place in my heart. I loved their story. I liked the push and pull of the relationship. The dynamics between Prissy and Blaze was an even balance. It was nice to see Prissy come out of her sexual shell with Blaze and that he went along with it and did not push her too far. They seemed to have a good connection.
What I thought was missing or lacking: It took a while until the story really got going. I would have liked more kink scenes or the scenes steamier. I felt a few of parts of the book were predictable. The on again off again did not need to be so much. We know there will be a happily ever after so the short break up was just distracting, not helpful to the story. Either leave it out or draw it out longer.
I do recommend this book. It was short and sweet.
I wanted to love this book, but I am going to have to settle to just really like this book.
The reason I really liked this book is because the author did a great job of describing the characters. We met Blaze a few books back and got a taste here and there of what a mess up he can be. It was after his porn video went viral that Prissy came to be his ‘babysitter’. That is where ‘Blaze’s’ story starts. Both Blaze and Prissy have a place in my heart. I loved their story. I liked the push and pull of the relationship. The dynamics between Prissy and Blaze was an even balance. It was nice to see Prissy come out of her sexual shell with Blaze and that he went along with it and did not push her too far. They seemed to have a good connection.
What I thought was missing or lacking: It took a while until the story really got going. I would have liked more kink scenes or the scenes steamier. I felt a few of parts of the book were predictable. The on again off again did not need to be so much. We know there will be a happily ever after so the short break up was just distracting, not helpful to the story. Either leave it out or draw it out longer.
I do recommend this book. It was short and sweet.
April 6, 2021
very fun, light sports romance that's a quick read if you're looking for a change in pace. Blaze and Pris go from enemies to insta-love pretty quickly, but it's super cute, and I loved seeing Blaze's subtle transformation along the way. When you finally get the heart of his condition, it makes you fall in love with him even more. Blaze and Pris also have great sexual chemistry. Steam quotient 5/5. Now I wish I had a hockey guy to practice all these moves one!
February 24, 2021
A remarkably well written romance, Blaze has every possible thing you want in an enemies-to-lovers book... an interesting storyline, engaging characters, fiery chemistry, humor, drama, twists and turns, witty banter, vivid and detailed scenes, and a HEA.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
July 27, 2023
El pitjor de la saga de moment.
February 22, 2023
Living on the edge is normal for, Blaze. He is almost always, burning a blunt that he has behind, his ear almost all the time. He is so talented, on the ice. Some may say he is even, exceptionally talented with how fast, and accurate he is. However, between the blunts, booze, and the bunnies he seems, to be throwing his chances away for, the NHL. It is never more evident than, the night a video goes viral with him, and some random girl. She's wearing nothing, but a smile, and, he's only wearing the university’s mascot head. And, he is heard yelling, “I am a Warrior!”
This is when Pricilla Stevens or Prissy, to Blaze because she is a thorn, in his a$$. But, her official title is public relations manager for, the Westbury Warriors hockey team. In reality, she’s a babysitter for the most self-destructive boy on, the Westbury Warriors hockey team: Blaze. He’s not a bad guy, at all. He has demons, and just doesn't let anyone close enough, to see what is going on in his mind, and heart. He pushes, Prissy’s buttons until she sees a pattern.
In the beginning, you see how he is truly trying, to help, Rookie with a right of passage, that he hadn’t lost, yet. So, he takes him, to a place he’s been known, to go with the guys before, they all got girlfriends, and in trouble because of him. Foxy’s Strip Club, and on this night it is rather slow. So, Blaze pays for some lap dances, to spice up, Rookie's life. Then all of a sudden, Prissy shows up. He knew exactly who ratted them out, their captain, Player. Now, the do-gooder, Player has, Kaylee, before he had her, he was no different than, Blaze.
When Prissy arrives, she is not happy. For someone so small, she is like a small pitbull, without her bone. She couldn’t get, Blaze, to move from his front-row seat. But, when she finds out, Rookies there, too it's time for drastic measures. She gets on the stage and stops the dancer. Prissy then yells at the owner saying, they have two minors in the place, and how would they like the cops, to know about that?
Prissy finds out how kind, he is when he instructs, the Uber driver not, to leave until she is safely in her car. But, what, Blaze doesn't know is that she and he, have a past. What saddens her is, that his lifestyle hasn't changed in the three years, she’s been gone from campus. This is a very good story. You get, to see a huge transformation come over, Blaze. More than any of the other books, and it's a very deep connection, to his past.
This is when Pricilla Stevens or Prissy, to Blaze because she is a thorn, in his a$$. But, her official title is public relations manager for, the Westbury Warriors hockey team. In reality, she’s a babysitter for the most self-destructive boy on, the Westbury Warriors hockey team: Blaze. He’s not a bad guy, at all. He has demons, and just doesn't let anyone close enough, to see what is going on in his mind, and heart. He pushes, Prissy’s buttons until she sees a pattern.
In the beginning, you see how he is truly trying, to help, Rookie with a right of passage, that he hadn’t lost, yet. So, he takes him, to a place he’s been known, to go with the guys before, they all got girlfriends, and in trouble because of him. Foxy’s Strip Club, and on this night it is rather slow. So, Blaze pays for some lap dances, to spice up, Rookie's life. Then all of a sudden, Prissy shows up. He knew exactly who ratted them out, their captain, Player. Now, the do-gooder, Player has, Kaylee, before he had her, he was no different than, Blaze.
When Prissy arrives, she is not happy. For someone so small, she is like a small pitbull, without her bone. She couldn’t get, Blaze, to move from his front-row seat. But, when she finds out, Rookies there, too it's time for drastic measures. She gets on the stage and stops the dancer. Prissy then yells at the owner saying, they have two minors in the place, and how would they like the cops, to know about that?
Prissy finds out how kind, he is when he instructs, the Uber driver not, to leave until she is safely in her car. But, what, Blaze doesn't know is that she and he, have a past. What saddens her is, that his lifestyle hasn't changed in the three years, she’s been gone from campus. This is a very good story. You get, to see a huge transformation come over, Blaze. More than any of the other books, and it's a very deep connection, to his past.
March 2, 2021
Eddie Cleveland hit the Trifecta! Third in the College Hockey series, it’s a winner!
Blaze, the rambunctious teammate of Player and Griz, appears to be an unaffected happy-go-lucky guy. The story opens with him in a strip club, “instructing” the Rookie on the team who is a self-proclaimed Virgin, how to “let go”. As we quickly learn, Blaze (named such by his esteemed player/friends because of his speed on the ice and his penchant for smoking week) is quite the ladies man and is just coming off a suspension where he wore the mascot head while participating in a viral sex video. Although many of us may fondly remember our escapades in college, Blaze seems to push the envelope, doing the outrageous stuff we just never dared. And that’s his claim to fame. Unfortunately, the school, the skating team and the coaching staff have had enough, and hired Priscilla (aka Prissy)—named by Blaze because of her role in breaking up his antics.
Priscilla is a rule follower by day, and a wannabe rule breaker by night. She had a “Night to Remember” once upon a time with Blaze and yearns for his attention again—and NOT just as a Team Rule Enforcer. She is willing to leave her comfort zone and test the waters with Blaze’s antics, which stretch her patience as well as understanding of what motivates him. As the story moves forward, we see more of these characters than just their roles. We see their history and their issues which endears us to them when, quite honestly, I’m shaking my head wondering what the heck Blaze is thinking.
Blaze is a light reading, fun and snarky book, full of banter. I didn’t find it as endearing as Player, which is a more romantic read; or Griz (personally, my favorite) that had me at a full belly laugh over the sofa moving episode. Instead, Blaze was a slow burn, turn on the spit type of read where the reader had to dig more to find why characters reacted the way they do, with the slow sizzle of romance and desire was always present.
It’s another 5-star win for Eddie Cleveland. I can’t wait for Rookie and Canuck’s stories, who were heavily featured and baited within the storyline!
Blaze, the rambunctious teammate of Player and Griz, appears to be an unaffected happy-go-lucky guy. The story opens with him in a strip club, “instructing” the Rookie on the team who is a self-proclaimed Virgin, how to “let go”. As we quickly learn, Blaze (named such by his esteemed player/friends because of his speed on the ice and his penchant for smoking week) is quite the ladies man and is just coming off a suspension where he wore the mascot head while participating in a viral sex video. Although many of us may fondly remember our escapades in college, Blaze seems to push the envelope, doing the outrageous stuff we just never dared. And that’s his claim to fame. Unfortunately, the school, the skating team and the coaching staff have had enough, and hired Priscilla (aka Prissy)—named by Blaze because of her role in breaking up his antics.
Priscilla is a rule follower by day, and a wannabe rule breaker by night. She had a “Night to Remember” once upon a time with Blaze and yearns for his attention again—and NOT just as a Team Rule Enforcer. She is willing to leave her comfort zone and test the waters with Blaze’s antics, which stretch her patience as well as understanding of what motivates him. As the story moves forward, we see more of these characters than just their roles. We see their history and their issues which endears us to them when, quite honestly, I’m shaking my head wondering what the heck Blaze is thinking.
Blaze is a light reading, fun and snarky book, full of banter. I didn’t find it as endearing as Player, which is a more romantic read; or Griz (personally, my favorite) that had me at a full belly laugh over the sofa moving episode. Instead, Blaze was a slow burn, turn on the spit type of read where the reader had to dig more to find why characters reacted the way they do, with the slow sizzle of romance and desire was always present.
It’s another 5-star win for Eddie Cleveland. I can’t wait for Rookie and Canuck’s stories, who were heavily featured and baited within the storyline!
February 24, 2021
Blaze is a dream on the ice and a nightmare off of it.
He's fast, strong and an excellent hockey player. Any coach would love to have a player with his skills. Too bad Blaze has a real attitude problem whenever he's not on the ice. Let's just say he didn't earn his nickname for his speed on skates. We've met Blaze in the previous stories in this series and he's always been entertaining with his antics, even if we don't understand why he acts the way he does. Out of control, Blaze has been suspended from the team and assigned a babysitter to keep him out of trouble.
Priscilla has the unenviable task of keeping Blaze on the straight and narrow and getting him back on the ice. Thank goodness she is a strong-willed woman. Blaze's cringeworthy insults and misbehavior would make most women run for the hills. Priscilla is determined to do her job and to do it well. Spending time with the tattooed hockey star reveals him to be something entirely other than what she expected. She expected a tattooed bad boy, but what she got was a man who doesn't know how to handle his pain.
Both Blaze and Priscilla are well-written, fully-developed characters. Sparks fly between them and their banter is engaging and entertaining. The story moves at a good pace, the characters are relatable and the pain Blaze experiences is moving. Eddie Cleveland has created a fully-realized world centered around the Westbury Warriors that draws you in and holds your attention to the end of each story in the series. With detailed descriptions and insights into the characters' thoughts and emotions, the reader will feel like they know these characters. The reader will empathize, sympathize, rejoice and feel the melancholy that the characters experience as they are carried along for the ride.
Five stars for this college hockey romance.
This is an honest, voluntary review of an ARC of the story.
He's fast, strong and an excellent hockey player. Any coach would love to have a player with his skills. Too bad Blaze has a real attitude problem whenever he's not on the ice. Let's just say he didn't earn his nickname for his speed on skates. We've met Blaze in the previous stories in this series and he's always been entertaining with his antics, even if we don't understand why he acts the way he does. Out of control, Blaze has been suspended from the team and assigned a babysitter to keep him out of trouble.
Priscilla has the unenviable task of keeping Blaze on the straight and narrow and getting him back on the ice. Thank goodness she is a strong-willed woman. Blaze's cringeworthy insults and misbehavior would make most women run for the hills. Priscilla is determined to do her job and to do it well. Spending time with the tattooed hockey star reveals him to be something entirely other than what she expected. She expected a tattooed bad boy, but what she got was a man who doesn't know how to handle his pain.
Both Blaze and Priscilla are well-written, fully-developed characters. Sparks fly between them and their banter is engaging and entertaining. The story moves at a good pace, the characters are relatable and the pain Blaze experiences is moving. Eddie Cleveland has created a fully-realized world centered around the Westbury Warriors that draws you in and holds your attention to the end of each story in the series. With detailed descriptions and insights into the characters' thoughts and emotions, the reader will feel like they know these characters. The reader will empathize, sympathize, rejoice and feel the melancholy that the characters experience as they are carried along for the ride.
Five stars for this college hockey romance.
This is an honest, voluntary review of an ARC of the story.
February 25, 2021
More like a 4.5 with it leaning more toward a 5 than a 4!
I love this series and I have to admit that my least favorite character has always been Blaze. I didn't like his attitude or pretty much anything about him.
BUT, this was a great story for him! I loved seeing him finally grow up after years of being a douchebag! And the hospital visit surprise was a nice twist! Though the KoolAid man will never be the same again!
Priscilla was a nice counter for him. She was well on her way to being an adult, but still young enough to have fun. And still capable to make mistakes and correct them.
My only beefs were:
1. The lack of acknowledgment between their previous night together in clear terms (not the side talking they did). While not a huge deal, it just rubbed me the wrong way for some reason. Granted bringing it up and hashing it out wouldn't have changed anything, but it would have been nice.
2. Prissy's future though that can be brought up in the next book so huge deal.
3. Blaze's reaction to his brother's death. Lots of people have lost loved ones who are close or their hero and didn't go down the rabbit hole as he did. I know everyone reacts differently, but his reaction just seemed a bit off. Like it was the straw that broke the camel's back so to speak. There seems to be more backstory there that we aren't privy to.
But I did love the read and can't wait for Canuck's story!!
I love this series and I have to admit that my least favorite character has always been Blaze. I didn't like his attitude or pretty much anything about him.
BUT, this was a great story for him! I loved seeing him finally grow up after years of being a douchebag! And the hospital visit surprise was a nice twist! Though the KoolAid man will never be the same again!
Priscilla was a nice counter for him. She was well on her way to being an adult, but still young enough to have fun. And still capable to make mistakes and correct them.
My only beefs were:
1. The lack of acknowledgment between their previous night together in clear terms (not the side talking they did). While not a huge deal, it just rubbed me the wrong way for some reason. Granted bringing it up and hashing it out wouldn't have changed anything, but it would have been nice.
2. Prissy's future though that can be brought up in the next book so huge deal.
3. Blaze's reaction to his brother's death. Lots of people have lost loved ones who are close or their hero and didn't go down the rabbit hole as he did. I know everyone reacts differently, but his reaction just seemed a bit off. Like it was the straw that broke the camel's back so to speak. There seems to be more backstory there that we aren't privy to.
But I did love the read and can't wait for Canuck's story!!
March 25, 2021
Blaze
I couldn’t stop myself from writing a review, even if I normally just do that with books I read an ARC of.
First of all, I love all books and stories in this series. However, I decided to write a review for Blaze‘s story because it surprised me that much.
At first, I didn‘t want to read this book. Not because of a bad blurb or something like that. Simply because I didn’t like Blaze during the first 3 books and could not imagine how I could like a story featuring him as the hero. I am SO glad I read it, though!
I cannot believe I am saying this, but: Blaze is my new favorite book boyfriend! 💕🥰 He‘s sooo great! How he changes, how he treats Prissy, how kind, lovely and caring he is with her. I want my own Blaze! Prissy and him are just amazing together! (Like all couples in this series, for that matter🤷🏻♀️💕)
Also, Eddie Cleveland created scenes so beautiful, so romantic. I could really see them in front of my eyes and imagine myself in it. Soo great! (When you read this story, you‘ll know which ones I mean🥰)
I simply hope and pray that the other guys left without girlfriends will get a book, too, and this series never ends. Well done, Eddie Cleveland!
I can recommend this series to everyone who loves college, sports, and a group of friends which are great together. Oh, and don‘t forget the hot heros and adorable heroines! And of course, the steamy scenes as well 😉
I couldn’t stop myself from writing a review, even if I normally just do that with books I read an ARC of.
First of all, I love all books and stories in this series. However, I decided to write a review for Blaze‘s story because it surprised me that much.
At first, I didn‘t want to read this book. Not because of a bad blurb or something like that. Simply because I didn’t like Blaze during the first 3 books and could not imagine how I could like a story featuring him as the hero. I am SO glad I read it, though!
I cannot believe I am saying this, but: Blaze is my new favorite book boyfriend! 💕🥰 He‘s sooo great! How he changes, how he treats Prissy, how kind, lovely and caring he is with her. I want my own Blaze! Prissy and him are just amazing together! (Like all couples in this series, for that matter🤷🏻♀️💕)
Also, Eddie Cleveland created scenes so beautiful, so romantic. I could really see them in front of my eyes and imagine myself in it. Soo great! (When you read this story, you‘ll know which ones I mean🥰)
I simply hope and pray that the other guys left without girlfriends will get a book, too, and this series never ends. Well done, Eddie Cleveland!
I can recommend this series to everyone who loves college, sports, and a group of friends which are great together. Oh, and don‘t forget the hot heros and adorable heroines! And of course, the steamy scenes as well 😉
March 3, 2021
I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.
In this book we meet Priscilla "Prissy" and Dylan "Blaze". Prissy is a public relations manager or in other words she is Blaze's babysitter. Ever since he made a sex tape while using the school mascot's head he has been on thin ice. The thing is he says he doesn't care what she thinks or what she wants him to do. There is a reason he acts the way he does and until she can figure that out Blaze is going to do what he wants to do screw anyone else. Prissy can't believe how many new things she can creatively add to her resume after working as a babysitter for Blaze. Oh ya and the other thing. She met Blaze before when he was just a freshmen, and he has no clue who she is. Can these two find a HEA or will this just be a job that will be over at the end of hockey season?
This is another amazing story by this author. This story will suck you in and you will find these characters to be like old friends. You know the ones, the ones you want to smack on moment and hug the next. There is so much I want to tell you about this book. However I don't want to ruin it for any other readers. I will say this book will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
In this book we meet Priscilla "Prissy" and Dylan "Blaze". Prissy is a public relations manager or in other words she is Blaze's babysitter. Ever since he made a sex tape while using the school mascot's head he has been on thin ice. The thing is he says he doesn't care what she thinks or what she wants him to do. There is a reason he acts the way he does and until she can figure that out Blaze is going to do what he wants to do screw anyone else. Prissy can't believe how many new things she can creatively add to her resume after working as a babysitter for Blaze. Oh ya and the other thing. She met Blaze before when he was just a freshmen, and he has no clue who she is. Can these two find a HEA or will this just be a job that will be over at the end of hockey season?
This is another amazing story by this author. This story will suck you in and you will find these characters to be like old friends. You know the ones, the ones you want to smack on moment and hug the next. There is so much I want to tell you about this book. However I don't want to ruin it for any other readers. I will say this book will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
March 3, 2021
Eddie Cleveland has done it again!
The most anticipated book (based on the posts in the author’s Facebook group) of the author’s Westbury College Hockey romance series is here. And it’s a hell of a ride. Blaze is the 4th installment of the series. We meet Blaze doing what most college athletes do – partying. Throughout the beginning of the story Blaze’s behavior is not surprising for a college athlete. However, the “fly-in-the-ointment” to Blaze’s fun is the heroine Priscilla – aka – Prissy.
Prissy’s job is to keep Blaze (and the rest of the team) in line until the end of the season. No easy task given Blaze’s personality. Not to mention, Blaze’s drinking and womanizing is about to bite him in the ass when he learns the secret Prissy is keeping about her past. Through the character’s backstories, we learn that not only is Prissy keeping a secret, but Blaze’s self-destructive behavior is a result of more than just “boys will be boys”. Blaze and Prissy’s story illustrates how first impressions are not always accurate, and that love can be found in the most unlikely and unexpected places. Their story is about love, struggle, and twists of fate with a bit of humor.
Player, Kaylee, Gucci, Etta, Griz and Hattie – from the other books- make appearances. I can’t wait for the Canuck and Rookie’s stories!
The most anticipated book (based on the posts in the author’s Facebook group) of the author’s Westbury College Hockey romance series is here. And it’s a hell of a ride. Blaze is the 4th installment of the series. We meet Blaze doing what most college athletes do – partying. Throughout the beginning of the story Blaze’s behavior is not surprising for a college athlete. However, the “fly-in-the-ointment” to Blaze’s fun is the heroine Priscilla – aka – Prissy.
Prissy’s job is to keep Blaze (and the rest of the team) in line until the end of the season. No easy task given Blaze’s personality. Not to mention, Blaze’s drinking and womanizing is about to bite him in the ass when he learns the secret Prissy is keeping about her past. Through the character’s backstories, we learn that not only is Prissy keeping a secret, but Blaze’s self-destructive behavior is a result of more than just “boys will be boys”. Blaze and Prissy’s story illustrates how first impressions are not always accurate, and that love can be found in the most unlikely and unexpected places. Their story is about love, struggle, and twists of fate with a bit of humor.
Player, Kaylee, Gucci, Etta, Griz and Hattie – from the other books- make appearances. I can’t wait for the Canuck and Rookie’s stories!
February 27, 2021
Warriors hockey team is back...this time with Blaze.
The eternal bad boy who doesn't want to conform for anyone....comes head to head with someone who is determined to make sure he doesn't ruin the reputation of the team and whilst doing that himself ... That some one is Prissy...someone he has known before...someone he doesn't appear to remember but she remembers him...
Prissy thought she could keep this whole situation professional, she knew she was attracted but she thought she'd be able to keep her distance while keeping Blaze on the straight ...BUT she forgot about one thing... the undeniable underlying chemistry and the way Blaze is when he isn't doing things to tear himself down... The push and pull of their relationship is real and the emotions are believable and relatable...
With the previous couples of the series brought into the story so you can catch up with your favourites, Cleavland efficiently and effectively keeps every couple separate so you can never compare them.
The book has the usual humour, playfulness and comraderie from the hockey guys and the fabulous down to earth talks which ensure messages get delivered but the main thing is the storyline is unique once more...
The eternal bad boy who doesn't want to conform for anyone....comes head to head with someone who is determined to make sure he doesn't ruin the reputation of the team and whilst doing that himself ... That some one is Prissy...someone he has known before...someone he doesn't appear to remember but she remembers him...
Prissy thought she could keep this whole situation professional, she knew she was attracted but she thought she'd be able to keep her distance while keeping Blaze on the straight ...BUT she forgot about one thing... the undeniable underlying chemistry and the way Blaze is when he isn't doing things to tear himself down... The push and pull of their relationship is real and the emotions are believable and relatable...
With the previous couples of the series brought into the story so you can catch up with your favourites, Cleavland efficiently and effectively keeps every couple separate so you can never compare them.
The book has the usual humour, playfulness and comraderie from the hockey guys and the fabulous down to earth talks which ensure messages get delivered but the main thing is the storyline is unique once more...
March 1, 2021
I’m not really a sports fan but this series has sucked me in, must have been the idea of gruff, big and burly men all rough and ready on the ice, becoming big teddy bears for the women that they fall for, and that’s just what Blaze is. This book is well written, flows seamlessly, I loved the characters and enjoyed watching how their relationship developed and evolved. The story was a little bit angsty and emotional yet sweet and sexy at the same time.
Blaze is definitely on thin ice with the Westbury Warriors coach with his drinking, drugs and sex escapades, so to keep him on the straight and narrow he employs Priscilla( Prissy) to babysit him. Easy eh, how hard could that be ???
Prissy and Blaze already have history, he doesn’t remember but she certainly does!! What follows for the duo with a great chemistry is a bumpy road which threatens to impact both their lives and relationship, not to mention the tension and moral of the other team members. Is there any chance of a HEA ? Only reading this book will give you the answers. I was given this as an ARC by the author in exchange for a voluntary honest review which I was totally happy to provide.
Blaze is definitely on thin ice with the Westbury Warriors coach with his drinking, drugs and sex escapades, so to keep him on the straight and narrow he employs Priscilla( Prissy) to babysit him. Easy eh, how hard could that be ???
Prissy and Blaze already have history, he doesn’t remember but she certainly does!! What follows for the duo with a great chemistry is a bumpy road which threatens to impact both their lives and relationship, not to mention the tension and moral of the other team members. Is there any chance of a HEA ? Only reading this book will give you the answers. I was given this as an ARC by the author in exchange for a voluntary honest review which I was totally happy to provide.
April 7, 2021
I was sad to see this story was significantly shorter than the other 3, but I actually still quite enjoyed this one - mainly because there weren’t overly described things (just paragraphs that describe some of the characters’ pasts); it was just enough for me to get connected to their individual selves and them together? Didn’t need any convincing at all.
I was super looking forward to reading Blaze’s perspective based on the other books and I honestly wasn’t that pissed at him in his own story. I mean, I guess other people’s opinions of him would be worse, but with his own, he owned his sh*t. And “Prissy” (why did Coach call her that too? 😂) was definitely a like-able heroine and she whipped Blaze into shape and made him a better man, which is always lovely to see. And them together?! Swoon! Not to mention, some of the more sexier times were better than the previous books because we get a bit more frisky. And it was all butterflies, hot cheeks, and smiling from me!
I think we’re gonna get at least 2 more books - Canuck and Rookie - so it’ll be a fun time. I did want/need to purchase this one because I had no KU trial, BUT I’d say it was worth it.
I was super looking forward to reading Blaze’s perspective based on the other books and I honestly wasn’t that pissed at him in his own story. I mean, I guess other people’s opinions of him would be worse, but with his own, he owned his sh*t. And “Prissy” (why did Coach call her that too? 😂) was definitely a like-able heroine and she whipped Blaze into shape and made him a better man, which is always lovely to see. And them together?! Swoon! Not to mention, some of the more sexier times were better than the previous books because we get a bit more frisky. And it was all butterflies, hot cheeks, and smiling from me!
I think we’re gonna get at least 2 more books - Canuck and Rookie - so it’ll be a fun time. I did want/need to purchase this one because I had no KU trial, BUT I’d say it was worth it.
November 28, 2021
Highly entertaining book that fits wonderfully in this series. Enemies to lovers, workplace romance, second chance love, this book could be so many different categories. This series is best enjoyed in order, while you could call each book a standalone, it brings so much more to the table when you read the entire series. The character development is awesome. The characters all cross over from previous books. You get to watch them continue to grow and change and that's just awesome.
Blaze appeared to be going down in a blaze of glory over the previous books. I am glad to finally be something other than pissed at him. Prissy is just what he needs regardless of how either of them feel about the situation. She does a couple things that really piss me off in this book, but that's pretty typical now. Steamy scenes are steamy. Lots of growth and development happen over the book. I did cry once. This is a story that follows the characters more than being about the sport, but that's ok, just enough sports.
Highly highly recommend. I just completed a re-read since Canuk is up next and I aim so excited. (Now Rookie needs a book, wink wink.)
Blaze appeared to be going down in a blaze of glory over the previous books. I am glad to finally be something other than pissed at him. Prissy is just what he needs regardless of how either of them feel about the situation. She does a couple things that really piss me off in this book, but that's pretty typical now. Steamy scenes are steamy. Lots of growth and development happen over the book. I did cry once. This is a story that follows the characters more than being about the sport, but that's ok, just enough sports.
Highly highly recommend. I just completed a re-read since Canuk is up next and I aim so excited. (Now Rookie needs a book, wink wink.)
February 22, 2021
Blaze finally gets his time in the spotlight. We get to learn more about the larger than life collwge hockey player and why he lives to make Prissy's life a nightmare. She has been hired to clean up his image and keep him in check after some crazy off field antics. She definitely got more than she bargained for. Blaze lives the ultimate single college hockey players dream, bunnies, parties, booze and his ever present blunt. But its not until he takes a good look at his life to see he has just been masking a deeper hurt that causes him to keep acting out. My favourite scene was him showing off his hidden talent at the children's hospital, getting to see his more vulnerable side.
I think he comes full circle and really grows as a player and as a man, having Prissy keep him in line along the way, making sure he doesn't do anything to get himself permanently kicked off the team. Their fiery chemistry was hot as hell. Blaze just needed the right influence to get him moving in the right direction. Another awesome addition to this great hockey series.
I think he comes full circle and really grows as a player and as a man, having Prissy keep him in line along the way, making sure he doesn't do anything to get himself permanently kicked off the team. Their fiery chemistry was hot as hell. Blaze just needed the right influence to get him moving in the right direction. Another awesome addition to this great hockey series.
March 1, 2021
i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the fourth Westbury Warriors series. Blaze is the bad boy of the team and called Blaze for his love of weed. Priscilla is hired as the public relations manager for the team, but she is really just a babysitter for Blaze. Blaze loves to make Priscilla's life harder and thinks of it as a personal challenge to drive her crazy. When Blaze finds Priscilla on a bad date, she tries to get him to go home, but he crashes her date. It is his birthday and she decides to let him have a drink with her and soon they talk, and Blaze learns they hooked up a few years ago when she was in college, but he doesn't remember. Soon, Blaze and Priscilla are growing closer, but they are keeping it a secret because of her job. I really loved this book, i hated to see it end. I laughed and thought Blaze was a great guy but was misunderstood. I loved how he changed and dealt with his past. I think they were great together. I love this series and can't wait to read more. Great one.
August 22, 2025
This author writes some of the most realistic male characters I’ve ever read, and it’s a treat to peek inside their psyches. And with Blaze, we get that great characterization, plus lots of backstory, which we’ve been teased about throughout the earlier books in the series.
It was nice to finally find out why he acted out the way he did, and then also get to watch him grow and heal. Who doesn’t love a tortured hero? Priscilla was a sympathetic character tasked with the none too easy job of babysitting Blaze, but their relationship took a much more meaningful turn when they opened up to each other. (I have to admit, I’m not a fan of her nickname, “Prissy.” At first, I thought Blaze was using it to annoy her, but since everyone ended up calling her that, he obviously wasn’t. That’s on me, though, not the author. Just a personal preference.)
I do love that we continue to get to see characters from the previous books across the series because I’d miss them otherwise. I’m looking forward to Canuck!
It was nice to finally find out why he acted out the way he did, and then also get to watch him grow and heal. Who doesn’t love a tortured hero? Priscilla was a sympathetic character tasked with the none too easy job of babysitting Blaze, but their relationship took a much more meaningful turn when they opened up to each other. (I have to admit, I’m not a fan of her nickname, “Prissy.” At first, I thought Blaze was using it to annoy her, but since everyone ended up calling her that, he obviously wasn’t. That’s on me, though, not the author. Just a personal preference.)
I do love that we continue to get to see characters from the previous books across the series because I’d miss them otherwise. I’m looking forward to Canuck!
February 24, 2021
If you are like me and have been reading the Westbury Warriors series of books, you have probably had some interesting and maybe even conflicting feelings about Blaze along the way. This book lets us finally get up close and personal with him and I must say it did not disappoint. I loved peeling back those layers to expose exactly what makes Blaze tick and guess what? There was a whole lot to love. Pricilla is the other major player in this enemies-to-lovers story. She had sass, spunk and a backbone of steel and boy did she need that when dealing with Blaze. These two were totally combustible and it was hard to say what generated more sparks, their sizzling chemistry or their sharp banter. Ample helpings of humor, emotion, drama, friendship, steam, heart and romance are woven throughout to make sure you are loving every minute of this terrific book. This is my unbiased, unsolicited review.
February 25, 2021
I love it! Eddie Cleveland did a fantastic job like always. The story is well-written and the characters are well-developed. Lots of twists and turns along with romance and drama. I was pulled in from the beginning and couldn't put it down. It is definitely well worth staying up all night to read. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars.
Blaze is a hot, tattooed hockey player for the Westbury Warrior's. He is an awesome player but has attitude problems when he's off the ice. He keeps getting into trouble and has a "babysitter" assigned to him to keep him straight and out of trouble. When he meets Pricilla Stevens, he decides to push his limits. He finds out she is strong willed woman and knows how to handle herself well. She is beautiful, intellectual and fiery. Pricilla has her work cut out for her. Will Pricilla be able to calm Blaze down? Grab this book today. I highly recommend it. I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Blaze is a hot, tattooed hockey player for the Westbury Warrior's. He is an awesome player but has attitude problems when he's off the ice. He keeps getting into trouble and has a "babysitter" assigned to him to keep him straight and out of trouble. When he meets Pricilla Stevens, he decides to push his limits. He finds out she is strong willed woman and knows how to handle herself well. She is beautiful, intellectual and fiery. Pricilla has her work cut out for her. Will Pricilla be able to calm Blaze down? Grab this book today. I highly recommend it. I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
February 25, 2021
My long wait is over and Blaze did not disappoint! When Blaze is given a "babysitter" to keep him from acting out and causing any additional disgrace to the Warriors Hockey Team, he doesn't realize that he and Priscilla have "met" before. Prissy doesn't know what is worse, tying to reign in Blaze's Bad Boy ways or the fact that sex with her was apparently so unmemorable that Blaze has no memory of what she considered the best sex she had ever had. As with many "out of control behavior" there is a past someone is usually trying to forget. For Blaze, he has never felt comfortable enough to share what the painful past he is trying to forget is, that is until Prissy breaks through his defenses. Wonderful story, fantastic characters and writing that makes you feel like you are part of the story as it unfurls.
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest and totally voluntary review.
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest and totally voluntary review.
February 26, 2021
Holy Hellz Yes!
I have been waiting for Blaze's book and Eddie did him right. Blaze was the dude that totally f*@ked up in his personal life and killed it on the ice. When his last stunt caused problems with the team and the university Priscilla was hired to basically babysit Blaze so the team could try for the playoffs. Little did Blaze know that he and Priscilla had crossed paths years before but Blaze was in too much of a fog to remember.
I loved the banter and oh my god, those steamy times were smoking hot!
This was such a great book. A total must read for sure. And thank you Eddie for your blood, sweat and tears. I also want to high five Eddie for giving up the goods early. I don't know if there is a written rule in the book world where we have to wait for the steamy times 50% or greater in a book, but Eddie didn't make us wait...LeSwoon!
Now, give me all the deets on Canuck and then I must request Rookie....because, yeah, I need to see this kid lose his virginity.
I have been waiting for Blaze's book and Eddie did him right. Blaze was the dude that totally f*@ked up in his personal life and killed it on the ice. When his last stunt caused problems with the team and the university Priscilla was hired to basically babysit Blaze so the team could try for the playoffs. Little did Blaze know that he and Priscilla had crossed paths years before but Blaze was in too much of a fog to remember.
I loved the banter and oh my god, those steamy times were smoking hot!
This was such a great book. A total must read for sure. And thank you Eddie for your blood, sweat and tears. I also want to high five Eddie for giving up the goods early. I don't know if there is a written rule in the book world where we have to wait for the steamy times 50% or greater in a book, but Eddie didn't make us wait...LeSwoon!
Now, give me all the deets on Canuck and then I must request Rookie....because, yeah, I need to see this kid lose his virginity.
February 28, 2021
We’re back with another Ed-ition of the Westbury Warriors, picking up right where the last one left off (though you can read this as a stand-alone, if you wish) with the tension in the team ramping up because of the restrictions imposed on them because of Blaze’s stunt. No one likes Prissy having to babysit them, not even Prissy herself, but in no one is this more apparent than in Blaze himself. He flouts her restrictions and her rules, seemingly only caring about himself. However, as they spend more and more time together, all the better to shorten the leash she has him on, both Priscilla and Blaze come to realize they might have separate feelings for each other after all, and that if they had met under different circumstances, they might have had a chance together. As the Warriors race to the Frozen Four, will Priscilla be able to let down her walls and Blaze a trail to his heart? And will he be open enough to let her in?
March 2, 2021
Blaze is in hot water from a scandalous viral video, which has earned this tattooed bearded bad boy of the Westbury Warriors’ college hockey team a babysitter!!! As he is under strict guidelines and under constant supervision, he is forced to be benced for the time being. Will he get to play hockey again? Will his team trust him to do the right thing?But when he gets too close to Priscilla, will he get burned?
Pricilla Stevens graduated college and worked in a situation that was not the best, so she had to leave. So when she gets the job to keep Blaze under control, she has her work cut out for her. However, she has already sampled the blazing heat that is Blaze....but he doesn't remember, will he ever? Can they be professional and keep a secret relationship?
This story is full of love, lust, romance, humor, tragedy and so much more. This is a great addition and my new favorite!! I received an ARC of this book from the author.
Pricilla Stevens graduated college and worked in a situation that was not the best, so she had to leave. So when she gets the job to keep Blaze under control, she has her work cut out for her. However, she has already sampled the blazing heat that is Blaze....but he doesn't remember, will he ever? Can they be professional and keep a secret relationship?
This story is full of love, lust, romance, humor, tragedy and so much more. This is a great addition and my new favorite!! I received an ARC of this book from the author.
March 4, 2021
Great book
Although this book is not part of a series, there are currently 3 other books out about other couples who are mentioned in this book. If you want to start at the beginning then read Player first. This is a stand alone so you do not need to read any of the previous books.
This is a really great enemies to lovers hockey romance. Blaze has a lot of baggage that nobody knows about, resulting in his destructive behavior. Behavior that led him to create a sex tape while wearing the head of the team mascot. Priscilla comes in to be a glorified babysitter for Blaze and attempt to keep him out of trouble. They clash at first, bringing great angst to the story. Especially when their history comes out. This is a very hot book with great chemistry. I have loved the other hockey books by Eddie and this one is no exception. I really hope we get books for some of the other guys in the team.
Although this book is not part of a series, there are currently 3 other books out about other couples who are mentioned in this book. If you want to start at the beginning then read Player first. This is a stand alone so you do not need to read any of the previous books.
This is a really great enemies to lovers hockey romance. Blaze has a lot of baggage that nobody knows about, resulting in his destructive behavior. Behavior that led him to create a sex tape while wearing the head of the team mascot. Priscilla comes in to be a glorified babysitter for Blaze and attempt to keep him out of trouble. They clash at first, bringing great angst to the story. Especially when their history comes out. This is a very hot book with great chemistry. I have loved the other hockey books by Eddie and this one is no exception. I really hope we get books for some of the other guys in the team.
March 4, 2021
Mr Cleveland's Westbury Series keeps getting better and better!
The fourth installment follows the team screw up, Blaze and his road to redemption.
As a subscriber to Mr Cleveland's newsletter, I knew that he had written Blaze's story and then ended up scrapping it and starting over. I don't know what he wrote before but he should be proud of what he published this time around!
This book was so sexy and steamy. The chemistry between Prissy and Blaze was off the charts! And the humor filled banter kept me laughing throughout the story.
I also enjoyed seeing the three prior books characters in Blaze's book. Additionally, Mr Cleveland did a fantastic job setting the stage for what I hope is two more stories from the team. Maybe if we are lucky, a follow up on all the couples in the future?
Great Job once again, Eddie Cleveland! Can't wait for the next book!
NOTE: I received and ARC from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
The fourth installment follows the team screw up, Blaze and his road to redemption.
As a subscriber to Mr Cleveland's newsletter, I knew that he had written Blaze's story and then ended up scrapping it and starting over. I don't know what he wrote before but he should be proud of what he published this time around!
This book was so sexy and steamy. The chemistry between Prissy and Blaze was off the charts! And the humor filled banter kept me laughing throughout the story.
I also enjoyed seeing the three prior books characters in Blaze's book. Additionally, Mr Cleveland did a fantastic job setting the stage for what I hope is two more stories from the team. Maybe if we are lucky, a follow up on all the couples in the future?
Great Job once again, Eddie Cleveland! Can't wait for the next book!
NOTE: I received and ARC from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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